For the 1866 half penny there are three
die varieties
consisting of three obverse dies paired with one reverse die.
1866 Half Penny
Obverse
Reverse
Obverse 1:
The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.66 mm.
Obverse 1S:
Same as type 1, but with striations.
Obverse 2:
The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.48 mm.
Obverse 3:
The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.66 mm.
Various letters in REGINA are repunched.
The letters in FD are repunched.
Reverse A:
There is only one die.
For more close up images of this coin,
see
under the microscope page.
The spacing is measured between the sixes.
Obverse Dies: The Date
Wide date
Narrow date
Wide date
Obverse Dies: REGINA
Obverse Dies: FD
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Part Three: Thirteen Pence to a Shilling - Queen Victoria Bronze Issues